Spain Eclipse Sparks Hundreds of Medical Attendances as Eye Problems Reported
Most cases were mild and 101 were handled by phone, officials said, after people sought help for possible eye problems following the eclipse.
- Following Wednesday's solar eclipse, emergency services across Spain managed 115 calls from people concerned about their eyesight, with the SEM providing assistance to 109 individuals.
- Looking directly at the Sun can damage the retina, including during an eclipse, and retinal damage may not cause immediate pain, prompting medical concerns.
- Across Catalu, the Camp de Tarragona recorded 24 cases and Barcelona Metropolitan North reported 22, while the Vasco region reported 58 mild cases and the Balearic Islands recorded 20 injuries.
- Medical professionals resolved 101 cases by telephone, while only ten incidents required an ambulance; most consultations involved minor complaints rather than serious injuries.
- Ophthalmology specialists warn that symptoms can appear later, including loss of central vision and light sensitivity, so anyone experiencing persistent changes in sight should seek professional assessment.
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At 48 hours of the total eclipse of Sun that could be observed in Spain, more than a thousand people have gone to medical services for discomfort or possible eye injuries, according to data collected by Europa Press. The main symptoms include pain or discomfort in the eyes, blurred vision, dark spots, distortion of images and headache. In the Community of Madrid, the reported cases increased to 340, while other regions have also recorded dozens …
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